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Akiak is a ten‑year‑old lead sled dog who knows the 1,151‑mile Iditarod trail from Anchorage to Nome. During the grueling race she suffers a paw injury and is left behind by her musher, Mick. Though the Iditarod rules forbid a dropped dog from rejoining, Akiak’s determination drives her to catch up to her team. The story follows her relentless spirit as she fights against blizzards, broken ice, and the relentless chase of officials, asking whether the team can still prevail.
First publish date: September 22, 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Robert J. Blake
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